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Kyle Okposo Retires After 17 NHL Seasons and Stanley Cup Victory

The former Buffalo Sabres captain ends his career on a high note with the Florida Panthers' championship win.

  • Kyle Okposo announced his retirement from the NHL after a 17-season career.
  • He helped the Florida Panthers win their first Stanley Cup in June, his final professional achievement.
  • Okposo played for the New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, and Panthers, tallying 614 points in 1,051 games.
  • Drafted seventh overall by the Islanders in 2006, Okposo was known for his consistent scoring and leadership.
  • Despite battling concussions, he served as the Sabres' captain and was traded to the Panthers for their playoff run.
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